Kelly Dyksterhouse
Literary Agent
Tobias Literary Agency
Literary Agent, The Tobias Literary Agency, Kidlit, Hiker, Writer, Professional Daydreamer, MFA from VCFA. AALA. SCBWI She/Her

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--Always and forever looking for a heist or a fantastic twisty plot with high stakes, great cast, and a surprise ending that feels wonderfully satisfying.

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--A Rom-Com+. A great romance with high quality writing and a meaningful B-plot, like Joya Goffney's EXCUSE ME WHILE I UGLY CRY. (or the romance could be the B plot)
--Sweeping, cinematic adventures with a fun romance

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My #mg Heart Book is a book like Gemeinhart's THE MIDNIGHT CHILDREN--fantastic writing, high stakes, dark and creepy yet funny and joyful (all the feels), with character's I want to root for and know.

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-- Action-packed adventure works with series potential
-- A younger school-based story, think Andrew Clements' work
--A story dealing with first crushes and heart breaks
--Stories featuring good kids making bad choices and taking accountability for their actions

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It's #MSWL day at @TheTobiasAgency! When I reopen to queries, shortly, here are some things I will be looking for: in #MG, I'm still on the hunt for an atmospheric ghost story with universal character themes. Think DOLL BONES or Linda Urban's ALMOST THERE AND ALMOST NOT

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Sarah Nicolas aka Sarah N Fisk @Sarah_Nicolas
I'm looking for all fiction in mg and ya, plus adult SFF (from the lightest touch to high) and romance. Especially looking for queer and disabled representation. Full details in link in bio. Tagging @KellyDHouse to go next in this @TheTobiasAgency #mswl day! twitter.com/Jacqui_Lipton/…Hiya! It’s #mswl day @TheTobiasAgency! I rep #kidlit, PB-YA, F and NF. Full wishlist can be found via the link in my bio, but today I am craving laugh-out-loud funny MG and YA, any genre, just make me laugh! Bonus if the book can also make me tear up. Tagging @SoCalledYALife!

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Hello, #amquerying #kidlit writers, I am now open to queries! I've updated my #mswl, so take a look, and if you think we'd be a good fit, I'd love to read your work! #PB #MG #YA #GN #NF #Illustrators
manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kell…

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Learning about the Trung Sisters. Wow! Who is writing this book?? Big time #mswl !
#ya #history #rebellions #APIwriters #amagenting youtu.be/wh-u5lyJVLg

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I’m so excited to open to queries tomorrow! Rather than tweet my every wish, I updated my #mswl page. Check it out, and if you think I’m a fit for your work, send it my way! #amagenting manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kell…

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Exciting day back in the (home) office full-time and feeling hopeful, energized and ready to take on 2021! For those who are interested, I’m planning to reopen to queries on Monday, Jan 11. I will be posting my updated #mswl through the week, so stay tuned ...

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Updated my #MSWL this morning. Writers, check it out! manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kell…

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A year ago today we were enjoying spring break travels with friends. Would give anything to travel again—but can do so through books! Would love a ms involving travel and unexpected adeventure. Bonus if it makes me laugh! #mswl #ya #mg #amagenting

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Kelly Dyksterhouse @KellyDHouse
This Monday morning, I’m wishing for YA with a vivid world/setting that bends the rules in its genre—whether that be genre blending or an unexpected twist to a tired trope, I want to be surprised and taken away to another world. #mswl #ya
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Updated #MSWL: humorous PB's with a surprise twist, and non-fic focusing on unsung heroes (pref. #ownvoices), MG with a clear narrative arc, unforgettable characters and a strong emotional core. Stories that bring out the magic in the ordinary. And ghosts!